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Ancient Civilizations, Part One: Sumeria, Egypt, India, China
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How did the world develop after Noah’s flood? Dr. Martin tells the exciting story of how the oldest world civilizations got their start.
Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD
Course Description: This course traces the development of ancient civilizations (and peoples) in four regions of the world, tracking their emergence in prehistoric times up through their approximate entry into more common narratives of history. This includes Mesapotamia/Sumeria, the first and most ancient Egyptian kingdoms, the Gupta Empire in India, and China up through the Ming Dynasty. This course contains optional/bonus material in the history of the Ancient Americas.
OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:
Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.
Amen. None to purchase. All course materials are provided by the instructor.
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Ancient Civilizations, Part One: Sumeria, Egypt, India, China
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Christopher Martin
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Fall 2025
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History ➤ Ancient History
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High School, Middle School
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September 3rd, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
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Live
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$257
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25 seats available
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25 seats remaining
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Special notes
Includes a writing component. This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to sign up for Part Two offered in the spring.
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none
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Outline
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments; Ancient Sumeria
Week 2: Creation, Flood, and Renewal
Week 3: Dynasties and Conquerors
Week 4: Babylonians and Persians; Ancient Egypt
Week 5: Early, and Old Kingdoms
Week 6: Middle and Intermediate Kingdoms
Week 7: Late and New Kingdoms; Ancient India
Week 8: Through the Bronze Age
Week 9: The Iron Age in India
Week 10: The Classical Period; Ancient China
Week 11: Earliest China
Week 12: The First Dynasties
Week 13: States and Kingdoms
Week 14: The Imperial Age
Materials
Homework
Students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice, relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review.
Also, students will have one short (5-10 minute), optional, un-graded review quiz per week, based on classroom lectures and discussions
Fees
Fee: For all 14 classes: $237 if you register on or before July 15; $257 if you register after July 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $25 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)
Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com
Dr. Martin teaches history and theology for Homeschool Connections, and serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). Dr. Martin's research interests include the Lost Cause, the Federalists & Anti-Federalists, and the Impact of Wars and Depressions Upon the American Social Mind. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons.
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